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Which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly?

A. He has three pets: a cat, a dog, and a rabbit.
B. He has three pets; a cat, a dog, and a rabbit.
C. He has: three pets a cat, a dog, and a rabbit.
D. He has three pets a cat, a dog: and a rabbit.

Answer: He has three pets: a cat, a dog, and a rabbit.


Additional Information: Colons introduce lists or explanations.


Subjects: Punctuation, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Grammar

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